D.J. Cleland-Hura is a fine artist painting original pieces of landscape, wildlife, and figure art. He also does concept art for film and entertainment.

Sunday, 11 May 2014

From Behind The Easel: The Subject for Subject's Sake

From Behind The Easel: The Subject for Subject's Sake

Tiger Study | 9" x 12" | oil on canvas

Sometimes subject matter is so inspiring that it needs little else—
in this case, I was moved to simply paint a tiger portrait without an
environment, without strong action, without needing to show him doing
more than being his magnificent self.

This vignette is oil on canvas— I chose background colours to imply a
natural setting through rhythm and variation as well as to complement
the tiger’s brilliant coat.

We met this tiger personally at a reserve in California… his magnetic
presence and the stunning impression of being a few feet away from this
powerful cat gave me such a profound sense of respect that I felt moved
to paint him.